A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

By William Shakespeare

Audiences clamor each season to see Theatricum’s full cast signature production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, well known to Southern California as the ideal introduction to William Shakespeare’s captivating world of language, vivid characters and interconnected storytelling.

Three separate worlds unfold: First we are introduced to the elegant court of Duke Theseus and his betrothed Amazon Queen Hippolyta, where a father’s tyranny drives four passionate young lovers to escape into the forest of Athens. Next we meet the workers of the play, “hard-handed men” of the town, as they rehearse a play to be performed at the royal wedding. Last we enter the fairy kingdom where Oberon and Titania’s jealous battle over a human child ignites chaos in the world by turning nature’s seasons entirely upside down.  Ultimately, Shakespeare brilliantly reconciles the confused romances and restores balance to a world gone awry.

 A Midsummer Night’s Dream appeals to audiences of all ages and is the ideal introduction to the Bard’s wonderful world of language, character and ensemble storytelling.  

photo by Miriam Geer

A Midsummer Night's Dream gives ample evidence that since its inception in 1973, Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum has become one of this country's leading outdoor legit venues."

 – Daily Variety 2007

The return of Shakespeare's evergreen romantic comedy to the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum reminds us anew why the production is a surefire company staple. …the invested cast… make time and space melt away in this bewitchingly eloquent revival."

- LA Times Critic's Choice, 2007

For Information, Pricing & Booking:

Contact:  Jackie Banks-Mahlum

Repertory Producer/ College Programs Manager

Technical Riders available upon request

(310) 455-2322, ext. 226 

Email: jackiebanks@theatricum.com